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Maegly Family History

Maegly Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maly, Mally, Magley, Magby, Makely, Mangle, Naegle, Egly, Manly

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Where is the Maegly family from?

You can see how Maegly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maegly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maegly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Maegly families living in Kansas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Maegly's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Maegly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Maegly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maegly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Maegly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Maegly. For the veterans among your Maegly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maegly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Maegly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maegly in 1968 was 72, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maegly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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